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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 652.86 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 652.86 and 423.48 is: 636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 652.86 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/652.86 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 652.86 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 276,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,473.15/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.42

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